Should patient contracts be used in the NHS? We consider whether or not lifestyle choices should influence how people are treated

Article Abstract:

Two British nurses debate over the use of patient contracts which will require patients to make lifestyle changes that will assist in their medical care. One nurse argues that the contracts will make patients take more responsibility for their own health and the other argues that contracts will force medical personnel to refuse service to those who do not quit smoking or lose weight.

Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Health aspects, Contracts, Patient compliance, Contract agreement, Life style, Lifestyles

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'Raising awareness is not an end in itself'

Article Abstract:

The implications of raising awareness in relation to a seemingly endless number of issues can have its positive as well as negative effects.

Management dynamics, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Evaluation, Practice, Health systems agencies

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'Human values are at the heart of everyday nursing'

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the importance of appreciating human values in the field of nursing that touches a very sensitive chord.

Ethics, Analysis, Ethical aspects, Nursing, Values, Values (Philosophy)

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